Development of the Information Society in Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia

The article is presenting facts about the politics carried on the EU concerning development of the information society in Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia - countries that in 2004 became members of the EU. Enlargement of the EU structures allowed for more dynamic development of these countries in the information society context. The situation of each country was presented by indicators describing the household and the community situation in information society. Indicators was gained from Eurostat system. The universality of these indicators lets to the assessment of the level and dynamics of development in relation to the EU average. Comparison of Poland and its southern neighbors allows also to observe changes that occur and may allow better progress in this field.Artykul prezentuje dane na temat prowadzonej w UE polityki w zakresie rozwoju spoleczeństwa informacyjnego w Czechach, Polsce i Slowacji, które staly się czlonkami UE w 2004 roku. Rozszerzenie struktur unijnych pozwolilo na zdynamizowanie rozwoju tych krajów w zakresie spoleczeństwa informacyjnego. Sytuację poszczególnych krajów zaprezentowano przy pomocy wskażników opisujących gospodarstwa domowe oraz spoleczność pochodzące z Eurostatu. Powszechność tych wskażników pozwala na ocenę dynamiki rozwoju oraz poziomu tego rozwoju w odniesieniu do wartości średniej w UE. Porównanie Polski oraz jej poludniowych sąsiadów pozwolić ma również na dostrzeżenie przemian, które zachodzą i mogą pozwolić na lepszy postęp w tej dziedzinie

The Suitability of polyethylene terephthalate copolyester for radiation sterilized dry small volume parenterals

Small volume parenterals (SVP) are typically terminally sterilized through autoclaving. This technique works when the containers are filled with a liquid. However, in the case of sterile powders, autoclaving is not a viable method nor is dry heat since most products can not withstand 2 50C for a half hour. Thus gamma irradiation may be an acceptable method to terminally sterilize this class of product. One of the drawbacks of gamma irradiation is that it will discolor glass which is currently the package material of choice due to superior barrier properties and relative inertness. This paper explores the possibility of packaging one product in a manner to accept gamma irradiation sterilization. In doing so, the various reguirements of SVP\u27s are reviewed. The package used was a polyethylene terephthalate copolyester (PETG) vial that could withstand the required level of radiation without any discernible effects. The product was tested to determine what level of radiation it could withstand. Finally, product was irradiated and placed on stability to determine whether this package and process are suitable. The PETG vial was found to inadequately protect this product from moisture

Report of the Scientific Field Survey on Lake Hovsgol and its Tributaries

The present report gives an intermediate account of a collaborative research work at the Lake Hovsgol. The fi eld survey took place from 9 August – 16 August, 2009 and covered sampling stations as follows, 15 stations at the Lake Hovsgol, 1 station on the Khar Us River, 1 station on the Egiin Gol River.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5564/pmas.v0i4.53Proceedings of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences 2009 No.4 pp.101-10

Navigation/traffic control satellite mission study. Volume 3 - System concepts

Satellite network for air traffic control, solar flare warning, and collision avoidanc